British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme finalised and expanded to 10000 manufacturers
The UK government has announced the final design of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), providing electricity bill relief to more than 10,000 manufacturing...
ESOS Phase 4: what to do now
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in Phase 4. Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First, explains what businesses...
5 monthly must-knows in net zero, carbon, and energy news. Curated by Sustainable Energy First and The Energy Advice Hub.
INDUSTRY VOICE
For many organisations, one of the biggest procurement decisions is the purchase of gas and electricity. The trusted strategies that worked in the past are no longer fit for purpose in today’s more volatile energy market. Some misconceptions remain...
By, Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First.Retail has rarely faced a more complex operating environment. Profit warnings have dominated headlines in early 2026, with employment costs rising sharply. According to the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)...







































